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Join today<\/a><\/p>\n \n Already a member? Your support helps us to tell the story<\/p>\n From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n Your support makes all the difference.Read more<\/p>\n FBI<\/a> Director Kash Patel<\/a> is engaged to his country singer girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins<\/a>, the pair announced in a post to X on Sunday evening. <\/p>\n Wilkins, 27, posted a black-and-white photo<\/a> of herself standing with Patel, 46, flashing her hand in front of them to show off her ring with the caption: \u201cWent and got the law involved.\u201d <\/p>\n Patel reshared the image on X<\/a>, posting an emoji of a red heart and an engagement ring. <\/p>\n The two have been dating since at least 2023, long before Patel went on to take over as head of the FBI<\/a> in 2025 – with Wilkins attending his swearing-in.<\/p>\n The country singer and political commentator released her debut EP, Grit, in 2023. She has also long been affiliated with conservative groups and writes on her website<\/a> that she \u201chonors country tradition while adding relevance and current commentary.\u201d<\/p>\n Patel has faced criticism for traveling on government aircraft on trips that have no known or apparent law enforcement purpose, including using an FBI jet to fly to State College, Pennsylvania<\/a>, for a pro wrestling event where Wilkins performed the national anthem. <\/p>\n Photos posted to social media <\/a>by Wilkins after the October 2025 event showed the couple beaming as they sat in the crowd. Another showed her cheering as she held up an oversized, golden championship belt.<\/p>\n Later, in November, Patel took to X<\/a> to defend his partner, declaring: \u201cAttacking her isn\u2019t just wrong – it\u2019s cowardly and jeopardizes our safety.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe disgustingly baseless attacks against Alexis – a true patriot and the woman I\u2019m proud to call my partner in life – are beyond pathetic,\u201d he wrote. \u201cShe is a rock-solid conservative and a country music sensation who has done more for this nation than most will in ten lifetimes.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilkins also made headlines as a performer at President Donald Trump\u2019s<\/a> Great American State Fair on the National Mall<\/a> as part of America 250. Several other artists pulled out of the event<\/a> after finding out it was not a non-partisan celebration. <\/p>\n Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show<\/a> in 2025, Wilkins opened up about meeting Patel and revealed that they crossed paths while attending an event held at her friend\u2019s house.<\/p>\n \u201cI just liked that he was so, so honest. He is exactly who he is all the time,\u201d she said. \u201cHis character is incredible; his values are incredible. You know, we both are very patriotic so obviously there are things there that we definitely agree on.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilkins also shared that she grew up in the United Kingdom<\/a> and Switzerland<\/a>, as well as Arkansas<\/a>, noting that the latter was her favorite. <\/p>\n Wilkins\u2019 LinkedIn<\/a> page shows that she has been a board committee member for the National Rifle Association<\/a> since June 2025 and a consultant for The American Border Story since May that same year. <\/p>\n
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FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media (X\/Alexis Wilkins)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791221176_121_download.-3..jpeg\")
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Wilkins previously said that both she and Patel are \u2018very patriotic\u2019 and said that the pair met at a friend\u2019s house (AFP\/Getty)<\/p>\n